Chula Vista City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
19.02 General
Provisions
Sections
- 19.02.010 Objectives and scope of provisions.
- 19.02.020 Subject matter of regulations comprising title.
- 19.02.030 Principles governing provisions.
- 19.02.040 Interpretation of provisions.
- 19.02.050 Guest houses.
- 19.02.060 Indemnity provisions in City permits.
- 19.02.070 Permissive zoning principle.
- 19.02.080 Actions prohibited elsewhere in code.
19.08 Enforcement
Sections
- 19.08.010 Conformance to regulations required – Officers authorized for enforcement duty.
- 19.08.020 Violations – Declared public nuisance – Actions for abatement authorized.
- 19.08.021 Notification of litigation concerning development in the coastal zone and Attorney General intervention.
- 19.08.030 Violations – Penalties.
- 19.08.040 Violations – Subsequent application – Fee.
19.12 Legislative
Zoning Procedure
Sections
- 19.12.010 Purpose, intent and scope of provisions – Zoning defined.
- 19.12.020 Authorization for requirements.
- 19.12.030 Rezoning – Application required – Filing fee.
- 19.12.040 Setback lines – Establishment and change procedure.
- 19.12.050 Modifying districts – Establishment or attachment procedure.
- 19.12.060 Hearings – Required when.
- 19.12.070 Hearings – Notice required – Methods and additional contents of notice.
- 19.12.080 Hearings – Notice required – Contents.
- 19.12.090 Commission – Authorization of actions and determination of restrictiveness of zones.
- 19.12.100 Commission – Recommendation actions – Procedure.
- 19.12.110 Commission – Denial actions – Appeal procedure.
- 19.12.120 Attachment of conditions – Public improvements and precise plan requirements.
- 19.12.130 Interim zoning – Procedure generally – Time limit.
- 19.12.140 Prezoning – Procedure generally – When effective.
- 19.12.150 Adopted redevelopment plans.
19.14 Administrative Procedures
Permits – Applications – Hearings – Appeals
Sections
- 19.14.010 Purpose and intent of provisions.
- 19.14.020 Zoning Administrator – Creation of position – Authority.
- 19.14.025 Zoning Administrator – Determination of similar uses.
- 19.14.030 Zoning Administrator – Actions authorized without public hearing.
- 19.14.035 Zoning Administrator – Application – Fee – Without a public hearing.
- 19.14.040 Conditional use permits and variances – Public hearing required when.
- 19.14.050 Public hearing – Mandatory when – Consolidation of public hearings for multiple permit applications.
- 19.14.060 Conditional use permit – Defined – Purpose and intent.
- 19.14.070 Conditional use permit – Application – Fee – Public hearing.
- 19.14.080 Conditional use permit – Prerequisites for granting.
- 19.14.090 Conditional use permit – Public hearing procedure – Finding of facts.
- 19.14.100 Conditional use permit – Appeals of the Zoning Administrator decision – Procedure generally.
- 19.14.110 Conditional use permit – Appeals of Planning Commission decision – Form – Contents – Effect of filing.
- 19.14.120 Conditional use permit – Appeals of Planning Commission decision – City Clerk duties.
- 19.14.130 Conditional use permit – Appeals – City Council action – Resolution contents and transmittal.
- 19.14.140 Variance – Defined – Purpose and intent – Prohibited when.
- 19.14.150 Variance – Application.
- 19.14.160 Variance – Fee required.
- 19.14.170 Variance – Accompanying documents required.
- 19.14.180 Variance – Public hearing – Procedure – Notice required.
- 19.14.190 Variance – Prerequisites for granting.
- 19.14.200 Variance – Grounds for denial – Recurrent conditions.
- 19.14.210 Variance – Zoning Administrator authority – Notice of action.
- 19.14.220 Variance – Prerequisite to issuance of zoning permit.
- 19.14.230 Variance – Transferability.
- 19.14.240 Variance – Appeals – Procedure generally – Effect of filing – Public hearing.
- 19.14.250 Variance – Appeals – City Council action.
- 19.14.260 Conditional use permit or variance – Time limit for utilization – Void when – Extensions – Validity.
- 19.14.270 Procedures for enforcing conditional use permits and variances.
- 19.14.330 Planned unit development – Approval prerequisite to zoning permit issuance.
- 19.14.340 Planned unit development – Application – Documents required.
- 19.14.350 Planned unit development – Multiple ownership property requirements.
- 19.14.360 Planned unit development – Fees.
- 19.14.370 Planned unit development – Public hearing – Time – Notice required.
- 19.14.380 Planned unit development – Planning Commission action.
- 19.14.390 Planned unit development – City Council action and authority.
- 19.14.400 Planned unit development – Zoning permit – Issuance authority – Inspections.
- 19.14.410 Planned unit development – Zoning permit – Revocation conditions – Procedure.
- 19.14.420 Site plan and architectural approval – Purpose – Prerequisite for certain uses.
- 19.14.430 Site plan and architectural approval – Application.
- 19.14.440 Site plan and architectural approval – Fee.
- 19.14.450 Site plan and architectural approval – Accompanying maps and drawings required.
- 19.14.460 Site plan and architectural approval – Zoning Administrator determination authority – Endorsement required when.
- 19.14.470 Site plan and architectural approval – Principles to be observed.
- 19.14.480 Site plan and architectural approval – Building Inspector authority – Appeals.
- 19.14.485 Landscape plan approval – Purpose – Required when.
- 19.14.486 Landscape plan approval – Application – Accompanying documents – Fee.
- 19.14.490 Home occupations – Permit required when – Restrictions and requirements – Revocation when – Appeals.
- 19.14.500 Zoning permit – Required when – Exceptions.
- 19.14.510 Zoning permit – Application.
- 19.14.520 Zoning permit – Accompanying documents required.
- 19.14.530 Zoning permit – Issuance prerequisites – Compliance required.
- 19.14.540 Zoning permit – Use limitations – Display of permit required.
- 19.14.550 Zoning permit – Grounds for revocation – Notice required – Time limit for use.
- 19.14.570 Precise plan approval.
- 19.14.571 Precise plan approval – Application and fee.
- 19.14.572 Precise plan approval – Required information.
- 19.14.573 Precise plan approval – Public hearings.
- 19.14.574 Precise plan approval – Planning Commission action.
- 19.14.575 Precise plan approval – City Council action.
- 19.14.576 Precise plan approval – Findings.
- 19.14.577 Precise plan approval – Modifications of the precise plan.
- 19.14.578 Precise plan approval – Zoning Administrator.
- 19.14.579 Precise plan approval – Multiple-family dwellings and commercial or industrial projects.
- 19.14.580 Precise plan approval – Multiple-family dwellings and commercial or industrial projects – Zoning Administrator.
- 19.14.581 Design Review Board.
- 19.14.582 Design review approval.
- 19.14.583 Design review application and fee.
- 19.14.584 Design Review Board – Membership qualifications.
- 19.14.586 Design Review Board – Removal or vacancy.
- 19.14.587 Design Review Board – Final approval process when lack of quorum.
- 19.14.588 Design review – Appeal procedure.
- 19.14.589 Design Review Board – Election of officers.
- 19.14.590 Fees for appeals and requested actions before the Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator.
- 19.14.591 Continuance of project.
- 19.14.592 Implementation of Design Review Board functions in designated areas by Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation.
- 19.14.593 Findings for approval – Design review.
- 19.14.600 Design review approval – Time limit for implementation – Extensions.
- 19.14.700 Closing of permit applications.
- 19.14.800 Initiation of amendments to the General Plan, sectional planning area plans, general development plans, specific plans, and precise plans and rezonings.
- 19.14.810 Purpose of initiation procedures.
- 19.14.815 Initiation approval does not constitute project approval.
- 19.14.820 When an initiation application is required.
- 19.14.830 Initiation application process.
- 19.14.840 Criteria for approval of an initiation of amendments to land use plans or rezone.
- 19.14.850 Process for approval of an initiation of land use plan amendment or rezone.
- 19.14.860 Substantial conformance review.
19.16 Exceptions
and Modifications
Sections
- 19.16.010 Applicability of provisions.
- 19.16.020 Existing lots of record – Defined – Permitted when.
- 19.16.030 Agricultural uses – Permitted when – Conditional use permit required when.
- 19.16.040 Height limitations – Exemptions from applicability designated.
- 19.16.050 Front yards – Permitted modifications.
- 19.16.060 Projections into required yards – Permitted when – Fences required when.
- 19.16.070 Alleys and rear yard depth in C or I zone.
- 19.16.080 Lots altered by condemnation.
19.20 Agricultural
Zone
Sections
- 19.20.010 Purpose and intent.
- 19.20.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.20.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.20.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.20.050 Sign regulations.
- 19.20.060 Height regulations.
- 19.20.070 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
- 19.20.080 Enclosures for animals.
- 19.20.090 Site plan and architectural approval.
- 19.20.100 Off-street parking.
- 19.20.110 Floor area per unit.
- 19.20.120 Off-street parking – Garages.
- 19.20.130 Performance standards.
19.22 R-E
Residential Estates Zone
Sections
- 19.22.010 Purpose.
- 19.22.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.22.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.22.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.22.050 Sign regulations.
- 19.22.060 Height regulations.
- 19.22.070 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
- 19.22.080 Minimum lot frontage.
- 19.22.090 Minimum lot area – Reduction permitted when.
- 19.22.100 Floor area per unit – Minimum – Purpose and intent.
- 19.22.110 Floor area per unit – Minimum – Regulatory provisions.
- 19.22.120 Off-street parking.
- 19.22.130 Performance standards.
- 19.22.140 Fencing requirements.
- 19.22.150 Panhandle lots, flag lots, or lots served by an easement – Requirements and conditions.
- 19.22.160 Floor area ratio.
- 19.22.170 Building additions and remodeling.
19.24 R-1
Single-Family Residence Zone
Sections
- 19.24.010 Purpose.
- 19.24.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.24.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.24.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.24.050 Sign regulations.
- 19.24.060 Height regulations.
- 19.24.070 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
- 19.24.080 Standards for application – R-1-7 zone classification.
- 19.24.090 Standards for application – R-1-5 zone classification.
- 19.24.100 Setbacks – Requirements generally.
- 19.24.110 Frontage requirements.
- 19.24.120 Setbacks – Rear yards – Exceptions permitted when.
- 19.24.130 Floor area per unit.
- 19.24.140 Off-street parking.
- 19.24.150 Performance standards.
- 19.24.160 Fencing requirements.
- 19.24.170 Panhandle lots, flag lots, or lots served by an easement – Requirements and conditions.
- 19.24.180 Floor area ratio.
- 19.24.190 Building additions and remodeling.
19.26 R-2
One- and Two-Family Residence Zone
Sections
- 19.26.010 Purpose and requirements generally.
- 19.26.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.26.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.26.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.26.050 Sign regulations.
- 19.26.060 Height regulations.
- 19.26.070 Area, lot width and yard requirements – Minimum requirements – Schedule.
- 19.26.080 Area, lot width and yard requirements – Standards for R-2-T and R-2-X classifications.
- 19.26.090 Area, lot width and yard requirements – Setbacks.
- 19.26.100 Floor area per unit – Minimum – Purpose and intent.
- 19.26.110 Floor area per unit – Minimum – Regulatory provisions.
- 19.26.120 Off-street parking – Garages.
- 19.26.130 Fencing requirements.
- 19.26.140 Performance standards.
- 19.26.150 Rear yard setback exceptions.
- 19.26.160 Frontage requirements.
- 19.26.170 Panhandle lots, flag lots, or lots served by an easement – Requirements and conditions.
- 19.26.180 Floor area ratio.
- 19.26.190 Building additions and remodeling.
19.28 R-3
Apartment Residential Zone
Sections
- 19.28.010 Purpose.
- 19.28.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.28.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.28.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.28.050 Sign regulations.
- 19.28.060 Height regulations.
- 19.28.070 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
- 19.28.080 Floor area per unit.
- 19.28.090 Open space requirements.
- 19.28.100 Off-street parking.
- 19.28.110 Performance standards.
- 19.28.120 Off-street parking.
- 19.28.130 Planned unit development procedures.
- 19.28.140 Trash storage areas.
- 19.28.160 Landscaping.
- 19.28.170 Fencing requirements.
- 19.28.180 Design control.
- 19.28.190 Jurisdiction of the Planning Commission.
19.30 C-O
Administrative and Professional Office Zone
Sections
- 19.30.010 Purpose.
- 19.30.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.30.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.30.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.30.050 Sign regulations.
- 19.30.060 Height regulations.
- 19.30.070 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
- 19.30.080 Off-street parking.
- 19.30.090 Parking and loading facilities.
- 19.30.100 Nonresidential uses in residential structures.
- 19.30.110 Site plan and architectural approval.
- 19.30.120 Outdoor storage.
- 19.30.130 Trash storage areas.
- 19.30.140 Wall requirements.
- 19.30.150 Landscaping.
- 19.30.160 Performance standards.
19.34 C-N
Neighborhood Commercial Zone
Sections
- 19.34.010 Purpose and intent.
- 19.34.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.34.022 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.34.030 Conditional uses.
- 19.34.040 Sign regulations.
- 19.34.050 Height requirements.
- 19.34.060 Area, lot width and yard requirements.
- 19.34.070 Additional conditions and requirements.
- 19.34.080 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions.
- 19.34.090 Restrictions on sales of goods.
- 19.34.100 Site plan and architectural approval required.
- 19.34.110 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
- 19.34.120 Employee activity restrictions.
- 19.34.130 Market analysis required when.
- 19.34.140 Curb cuts and internal traffic circulation – Approval required.
- 19.34.150 Shopping centers – Presentation as planned development required.
- 19.34.160 Design of buildings.
- 19.34.170 Hours for conducting business.
- 19.34.180 Evidence of certain compliance required annually.
- 19.34.190 Trash storage areas.
- 19.34.200 Wall requirements.
- 19.34.210 Landscaping.
- 19.34.220 Prohibited uses.
- 19.34.230 Existing nonconforming shopping centers – Conformance with rules and regulations required when – Time limit.
- 19.34.240 Performance standards.
19.36 C-C
Central Commercial Zone
Sections
- 19.36.010 Purpose.
- 19.36.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.36.022 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.36.030 Conditional uses.
- 19.36.040 Sign regulations.
- 19.36.050 Height regulations.
- 19.36.060 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
- 19.36.070 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions.
- 19.36.080 Setbacks from residential zone – Landscaping required.
- 19.36.090 Landscaping.
- 19.36.100 Employee activity restrictions.
- 19.36.110 Site plan and architectural approval required.
- 19.36.120 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
- 19.36.130 Trash storage areas.
- 19.36.140 Outdoor storage.
- 19.36.150 Wall requirements.
- 19.36.160 Performance standards.
19.38 C-V
Visitor Commercial Zone
Sections
- 19.38.010 Purpose.
- 19.38.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.38.022 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.38.030 Conditional uses.
- 19.38.040 Sign regulations.
- 19.38.050 Height regulations.
- 19.38.060 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
- 19.38.070 Setbacks from residential zone – Parking and loading facilities.
- 19.38.080 Landscaping.
- 19.38.090 Site plan and architectural approval.
- 19.38.100 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
- 19.38.110 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions.
- 19.38.120 Outdoor storage.
- 19.38.130 Wall requirements.
- 19.38.140 Trash storage areas.
- 19.38.150 Performance standards.
19.40 C-T
Thoroughfare Commercial Zone
Sections
- 19.40.010 Purpose.
- 19.40.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.40.022 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.40.030 Conditional uses.
- 19.40.040 Sign regulations.
- 19.40.050 Height regulations.
- 19.40.060 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
- 19.40.070 Setbacks from residential zone – Parking and loading facilities.
- 19.40.080 Landscaping.
- 19.40.090 Site plan and architectural approval required.
- 19.40.100 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
- 19.40.110 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions.
- 19.40.120 Outdoor storage.
- 19.40.130 Wall requirements.
- 19.40.140 Trash storage areas.
- 19.40.150 Performance standards.
19.42 I-R
Research Industrial Zone
Sections
- 19.42.010 Purpose.
- 19.42.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.42.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.42.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.42.050 Prohibited uses and processes.
- 19.42.060 Sign regulations.
- 19.42.070 Height regulations.
- 19.42.080 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
- 19.42.090 Performance standards.
- 19.42.100 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions.
- 19.42.110 Fuel restrictions.
- 19.42.120 Setbacks required from residential zone – Parking and loading facilities.
- 19.42.130 Landscaping.
- 19.42.140 Site plan and architectural approval.
- 19.42.150 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
- 19.42.160 Outdoor storage.
- 19.42.170 Trash storage areas.
- 19.42.180 Wall requirements.
19.44 I-L
Limited Industrial Zone
Sections
- 19.44.010 Purpose.
- 19.44.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.44.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.44.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.44.050 Prohibited uses and processes.
- 19.44.060 Sign regulations.
- 19.44.070 Height regulations.
- 19.44.080 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
- 19.44.090 Performance standards.
- 19.44.100 Fuel restrictions.
- 19.44.110 Setbacks from residential or agricultural zone – Loading facilities.
- 19.44.120 Landscaping.
- 19.44.130 Site plan and architectural approval.
- 19.44.140 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
- 19.44.150 Outdoor storage.
- 19.44.160 Trash storage areas.
- 19.44.170 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions.
- 19.44.180 Wall requirements.
19.46 I
General Industrial Zone
Sections
- 19.46.010 Purpose.
- 19.46.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.46.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.46.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.46.041 Prohibited uses and processes.
- 19.46.050 Sign regulations.
- 19.46.060 Height regulations.
- 19.46.070 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
- 19.46.080 Performance standards.
- 19.46.090 Site plan and architectural approval.
- 19.46.100 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
- 19.46.110 Setbacks from residential or agricultural zone – Loading facilities.
- 19.46.120 Landscaping.
- 19.46.130 Outdoor storage.
- 19.46.140 Trash storage areas.
- 19.46.150 Wall requirements.
19.47 P-Q
Public/Quasi-Public Zone
Sections
- 19.47.010 Purpose.
- 19.47.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.47.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
- 19.47.040 Conditional uses.
- 19.47.050 Performance standards.
- 19.47.060 Siting standards.
- 19.47.070 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
- 19.47.080 Site plan and architectural approval.
- 19.47.090 Landfill closure.
- 19.47.100 Exceptions.
19.48 P-C
Planned Community Zone
Sections
- 19.48.010 Purpose.
- 19.48.020 Regulations generally – Minimum acreage – Ownership restrictions.
- 19.48.025 Community purpose facilities – Minimum acreage required – Permitted uses.
- 19.48.030 Application – Method – Documents required.
- 19.48.040 Application – General development plan required – Contents required.
- 19.48.050 Findings required for recommendation of establishment.
- 19.48.060 P-C zone – Planning Commission action.
- 19.48.070 P-C zone – City Council action – Compliance with general development plan required.
- 19.48.080 General development plan – Modification requests and procedures.
- 19.48.090 Sectional planning areas and sectional planning area plans – Requirements and content.
- 19.48.100 Sectional planning area plans – Findings required for recommendation of approval.
- 19.48.110 Sectional planning area plans – Actions of Planning Commission and City Council.
- 19.48.120 Sectional planning area plans – Effect of plan approval.
- 19.48.130 Sectional planning area plans – Modification requests and procedures.
- 19.48.140 P-C zone – Residential areas not subject to design review.
- 19.48.145 P-C zone – Accessory dwelling units.
- 19.48.150 Recycling collection centers.
- 19.48.151 Electrical generating facilities.
- 19.48.160 P-C zone – Exceptions.
19.52 T
Tidelands Zone
Sections
- 19.52.010 Designated – Submerged land defined.
- 19.52.020 Permitted uses – Approval required – Application – Planning Commission and City Council action.
- 19.52.030 Accessory uses and buildings – Approval required – Standards required to be met – Notice of decision.
- 19.52.040 Procedures following Planning Commission decision – Appeals.
19.56 Modifying
Districts
Sections
- 19.56.010 Purpose.
- 19.56.020 D design control modifying district – Requirements.
- 19.56.030 S height of buildings (stories) modifying district – Yard size modifications for exceptions.
- 19.56.040 P precise plan modifying district – Purpose.
- 19.56.041 P precise plan modifying district – Application.
- 19.56.042 P precise plan modifying district – Required maps and information.
- 19.56.043 P precise plan modifying district – Plan review.
- 19.56.044 P precise plan modifying district – Exceptions.
- 19.56.045 P precise plan modifying district – Density.
- 19.56.046 P precise plan modifying district – Phasing.
- 19.56.047 P precise plan modifying district – Scope of Planning Commission and City Council action.
- 19.56.048 P precise plan modifying district – Plan review of multiple-family dwellings and commercial or industrial projects.
- 19.56.100 E equestrian modifying district – Establishment procedures.
- 19.56.110 E equestrian modifying district – Minimum size.
- 19.56.120 E equestrian modifying district – Requirements and conditions.
- 19.56.130 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Purpose.
- 19.56.140 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Conditions required – Minimum area – Application.
- 19.56.150 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Documents required with application.
- 19.56.160 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Subdivision map required with application.
- 19.56.170 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Review – Conditions required.
- 19.56.180 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Density policy.
- 19.56.190 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Standards for residential developments.
- 19.56.200 PUD planned unit development modifying district – Principles to be considered.
- 19.56.210 H hillside modifying district – Established – Effect – Grading graph.
- 19.56.220 H hillside modifying district – Method for computing average natural slope – Uses excluded.
- 19.56.230 H hillside modifying district – Method for computing average natural slope – Formula.
- 19.56.240 H hillside modifying district – Open spaces – Location.
- 19.56.250 H hillside modifying district – Open spaces – Maintenance.
- 19.56.260 H hillside modifying district – Off-street parking – Parking bays permitted when.
- 19.56.270 H hillside modifying district – Information required for presubmission conference.
- 19.56.280 H hillside modifying district – Existing lots of record.
- 19.56.290 H hillside modifying district – Administrative procedures.
- 19.56.300 HP historic preservation modifying district – Purpose.
- 19.56.310 HP historic preservation modifying district – Application.
19.58 Uses
Sections
- 19.58.010 Purpose of provisions.
- 19.58.020 Accessory buildings.
- 19.58.022 Accessory dwelling units.
- 19.58.023 Junior accessory dwelling units.
- 19.58.024 Sexually oriented businesses.
- 19.58.030 Agricultural processing plants.
- 19.58.040 Amusement and entertainment facilities.
- 19.58.042 Carnivals and circuses.
- 19.58.050 Animal hospital, veterinarian facilities.
- 19.58.055 Auctions of vehicles, heavy machinery and equipment.
- 19.58.060 Automobile car wash facilities.
- 19.58.070 Automobile sales facilities.
- 19.58.075 Bars, cocktail lounges, and nightclubs.
- 19.58.080 Cemetery, crematory, mausoleum, or columbarium.
- 19.58.090 Club, country – Golf course.
- 19.58.100 Club, community building, social hall, lodge and fraternal organization.
- 19.58.110 Church, hospital, convalescent hospital, religious or eleemosynary institution.
- 19.58.115 Dance floors.
- 19.58.120 Drive-in establishments.
- 19.58.130 Dwelling groups.
- 19.58.140 Electric substations.
- 19.58.142 Electrical generating facilities.
- 19.58.143 Emergency shelters.
- 19.58.144 Qualified employee housing.
- 19.58.145 Factory-built housing.
- 19.58.147 Family day care homes, large.
- 19.58.148 Certified farmers’ markets.
- 19.58.150 Fences and walls.
- 19.58.160 Fertilizer plants and yards.
- 19.58.170 Golf driving ranges.
- 19.58.175 Hay and feed stores.
- 19.58.178 Hazardous waste facilities.
- 19.58.180 Heliports or landing strips for aircraft.
- 19.58.190 Kennels, riding academies and public stables.
- 19.58.200 Labor camps.
- 19.58.205 Mixed commercial-residential projects in the C-C zone.
- 19.58.210 Motels and hotels.
- 19.58.220 Nursing homes.
- 19.58.225 Off-site advertising signs.
- 19.58.230 Parking lots and public garages.
- 19.58.240 Poultry farm.
- 19.58.244 Professional offices in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones.
- 19.58.245 Ambulance services.
- 19.58.260 Repair of vehicles.
- 19.58.265 Residence, single room occupancy (SRO).
- 19.58.268 Residential facility.
- 19.58.270 Retail sales for guests only.
- 19.58.280 Service stations.
- 19.58.290 Shooting clubs.
- 19.58.310 Stables and corrals.
- 19.58.315 Supportive and transitional housing.
- 19.58.320 Tract office, temporary.
- 19.58.330 Trailers.
- 19.58.340 Recycling and solid waste storage.
- 19.58.345 Recycling collection centers.
- 19.58.350 Commercially zoned double frontage lots.
- 19.58.360 Zoning wall or fence.
- 19.58.370 Outside sales and display – Permanent and temporary.
- 19.58.380 Special events.
- 19.58.390 Senior housing development.
- 19.58.400 Recreational vehicle storage yards.
- 19.58.410 Prohibition of flashing lights.
- 19.58.420 Water distribution facilities.
- 19.58.430 Liquor stores in the C-N zone.
- 19.58.440 Mobile food facilities.
- 19.58.445 Portable storage and shipping containers.
- 19.58.450 Two-unit residential developments and urban lot split parcel maps in single-family zones.
- 19.58.460 Objective design standards for qualifying multifamily residential and mixed-use projects.
- 19.58.500 Trash hauling requirements for new development projects.
19.60 Signs
Sections
- 19.60.005 Title.
- 19.60.010 Purpose.
- 19.60.020 Balancing.
- 19.60.030 Intent.
- 19.60.040 Scope.
- 19.60.050 Standard provisions.
- 19.60.060 Definitions.
- 19.60.100 Sign area.
- 19.60.110 Sign height.
- 19.60.120 Sign illumination.
- 19.60.200 Support requirements.
- 19.60.210 Materials.
- 19.60.220 Construction standards.
- 19.60.300 Prohibited signs.
- 19.60.400 Sensitive zones – Basic signage allowance.
- 19.60.410 R-3 zone.
- 19.60.430 MHP zone.
- 19.60.450 P-C zone.
- 19.60.500 Sign rules – All commercial zones.
- 19.60.510 Commercial – Administrative and professional office (C-O) zone.
- 19.60.520 Central business (C-B) zone.
- 19.60.530 Neighborhood commercial (C-N) zone.
- 19.60.540 Central commercial (C-C) zone.
- 19.60.550 Visitor commercial (C-V) zone.
- 19.60.560 Commercial thoroughfare (C-T) zone.
- 19.60.570 Industrial research (I-R) zone.
- 19.60.580 Limited industrial (I-L) zone.
- 19.60.590 General industrial (I) zone.
- 19.60.595 Other zones.
- 19.60.600 Specialty signs.
- 19.60.700 Signs permits.
- 19.60.800 Permit applications.
- 19.60.810 Processing of applications.
- 19.60.900 Removal of certain signs.
- 19.60.930 Amortization of nonconforming on-site signs.
19.62 Off-Street
Parking and Loading
Sections
- 19.62.010 Required when.
- 19.62.020 Size and access requirements.
- 19.62.030 Floor area defined.
- 19.62.040 Alternative parking arrangements – Off-site shared parking agreements – On-site shared parking agreements.
- 19.62.050 Number of spaces required for designated uses.
- 19.62.060 Parking areas – Development and maintenance generally.
- 19.62.070 Parking areas – Curbing required when – Specifications.
- 19.62.080 Parking areas – Screening requirements.
- 19.62.090 Parking areas – Landscaping.
- 19.62.100a Parking areas – Surfacing requirements – Waiver permitted when.
- 19.62.100b Surfacing standards for private vehicular areas.
- 19.62.110 Limitation on areas to be used.
- 19.62.120 Parking areas – Lighting arrangements.
- 19.62.130 Waiver or modification of provisions permitted when.
- 19.62.140 Off-street loading – Number and size of spaces to be maintained.
- 19.62.150 Residential parking – Front setback restrictions – Generally.
- 19.62.160 Residential parking – Front setback restrictions – Exceptions.
- 19.62.170 Residential parking – Two-car garage requirement – Intent and purpose.
- 19.62.180 Residential parking – Two-car garage requirement – Garage setbacks.
- 19.62.190 Residential parking – Procedure for conversion to living purposes – Approval required.
- 19.62.200 Enforcement of this chapter.
19.64 Previously
Conforming Uses and Structures
Sections
- 19.64.010 Purpose and intent.
- 19.64.020 Definitions.
- 19.64.030 Previously conforming use – Continuation of – Generally.
- 19.64.040 Previously conforming use – Expansion of – Generally.
- 19.64.050 Previously conforming use – Expansion – Conformance to performance standards.
- 19.64.060 Previously conforming use – Expansion of – Approval process.
- 19.64.070 Previously conforming use – Outdoor uses subject to fence requirements – Time limit for conformance.
- 19.64.080 Previously conforming use – Abandonment.
- 19.64.090 Previously conforming structure – Continuation – Generally.
- 19.64.100 Previously conforming structure – Continuation – Construction started prior to regulation change.
- 19.64.110 Previously conforming structure – Expansion, alteration, repair, or replacement – Generally.
- 19.64.120 Previously conforming structure – Expansion or alteration – Setbacks and height.
- 19.64.130 Previously conforming structure – Expansion of – Approval process.
- 19.64.140 Previously conforming structure – Repair.
- 19.64.150 Previously conforming structure – Replacement – Residential.
- 19.64.160 Previously conforming structure – Replacement – Nonresidential.
- 19.64.170 Previously conforming structure – Replacement – Conditions of.
- 19.64.180 Previously conforming structure – Reconstruction permit – General.
- 19.64.190 Previously conforming structures – Reconstruction permit – Findings.
- 19.64.200 Previously conforming structure – Reconstruction permit – Conditions.
- 19.64.210 Previously conforming structure – Replacement – Modification of provisions permitted when.
- 19.64.220 Previously conforming structure – Abandonment.
19.66 Performance
Standards
Sections
- 19.66.010 Purpose.
- 19.66.020 Creation of dangerous or objectionable elements prohibited.
- 19.66.030 Applicability and scope of provisions.
- 19.66.040 Compliance required – Enforcement.
- 19.66.050 Conformance of nonconforming uses required – Time limit.
- 19.66.060 Locations where determinations are to be made.
- 19.66.080 Vibration.
- 19.66.090 Odors.
- 19.66.100 Glare.
- 19.66.110 Fire and explosion hazards.
- 19.66.120 Radio or electric disturbance.
- 19.66.130 Smoke.
- 19.66.140 Air contaminants.
- 19.66.150 Liquid or solid wastes – Discharge or deposit prohibited when.
- 19.66.160 Purpose of performance standards procedures.
- 19.66.170 Investigation authority.
- 19.66.180 Data required for investigation.
- 19.66.190 Consultants to be retained when – Qualifications – Selection – Payment of costs.
- 19.66.200 Zoning Administrator – Determination authority.
- 19.66.210 Zoning Administrator – Construction or procedure modification authority.
- 19.66.220 Appeals of determinations.
- 19.66.230 Enforcement procedures – Payment of costs.
- 19.66.240 Violation – Effect – Deemed grounds for permit cancellation.
19.69 Surface
Mining Operations
Sections
- 19.69.010 Purpose and intent.
- 19.69.020 Scope.
- 19.69.030 Definitions.
- 19.69.040 Vested rights.
- 19.69.050 Incorporation by reference.
- 19.69.060 Conditional use permit, reclamation plan and financial assurance process.
- 19.69.070 Standards for reclamation.
- 19.69.080 Findings for approval.
- 19.69.090 Financial assurances for reclamation.
- 19.69.100 General provisions.
- 19.69.110 Modification to approved surface mining operation.
- 19.69.120 Inspection, reporting and violations.
- 19.69.130 Idle mining operations.
19.80 Controlled
Residential Development
Sections
- 19.80.010 Findings.
- 19.80.020 Statement of purposes and intent.
- 19.80.030 No development without adequate public services and facilities.
- 19.80.040 Funding of public services and facilities.
- 19.80.050 Timely renovation or expansion of public services and facilities.
- 19.80.060 Limitations of residential development exemptions.
- 19.80.070 Chula Vista zoning code modification.
- 19.80.080 Adoption of consistent policies.
- 19.80.090 Ordinances in conflict.
- 19.80.100 Modification.
- 19.80.110 Statement of voter intent.
- 19.80.120 Judicial review.
- 19.80.130 Severability.
- 19.80.140 Codification.
- 19.80.150 Effective date.
- 19.80.160 Publication.
19.83 Bayfront Specific Plan
Coastal Development Permit Procedures
Sections
- 19.83.001 Purposes.
- 19.83.002 Definitions.
- 19.83.003 Development permit conditions.
- 19.83.004 Applicability.
- 19.83.005 De minimis development.
- 19.83.006 Exemptions.
- 19.83.007 Emergency development permit.
- 19.83.008 Notice of appealable developments.
- 19.83.009 Public hearing on appealable developments.
- 19.83.010 Notice of local government action where hearing continued.
- 19.83.011 Notice of nonappealable developments that require a public hearing – Conditional uses.
- 19.83.012 Public hearing on nonappealable developments – Conditional uses.
- 19.83.013 Notice of nonappealable developments that do not require a public hearing – Permitted uses.
- 19.83.014 Determination of applicable notice and hearing procedures.
- 19.83.015 Finality of City action.
- 19.83.016 Final City action – Notice.
- 19.83.017 Failure to act – Notice.
- 19.83.018 Local government action – Effective date.
- 19.83.019 Exhaustion of local appeals.
- 19.83.020 Appeal fee.
19.85 Bayfront Specific Plan
Development Criteria
Sections
- 19.85.001 Purpose and scope.
- 19.85.002 Permitted uses.
- 19.85.003 Development intensity.
- 19.85.004 Height regulations.
- 19.85.005 Sign regulations.
- 19.85.006 Form and appearance.
- 19.85.007 Infrastructure.
- 19.85.008 Parking requirements.
- 19.85.009 Usable open space standards.
- 19.85.010 Site development standards.
- 19.85.011 Grading and drainage.
- Appendix B Bayfront sign program.
- 19.85.012 Special conditions.
19.86 Bayfront Specific Plan
Environmental Management Program
Sections
- 19.86.001 Purpose and scope.
- 19.86.002 Resource elements.
- 19.86.003 Environmental management requirements.
- 19.86.004 Environmental management of delineated resources.
- 19.86.005 Additional diking, dredging or filling of wetland areas.
- 19.86.006 Water quality requirements.
- 19.86.007 Interpretive center funding.
19.90 Density
Bonus
Sections
- 19.90.010 Purpose.
- 19.90.020 Applicability.
- 19.90.030 Density bonus allotment.
- 19.90.040 Density bonus development standards.
- 19.90.050 Affordability restrictions.
- 19.90.060 Application requirements and review.
- 19.90.070 Density bonus agreement.
- 19.90.080 Agreement processing and administrative fee.
- 19.90.090 Savings clause.
19.91 Inclusionary
Housing
Sections
- 19.91.010 Determinations.
- 19.91.020 Purpose.
- 19.91.030 Definitions.
- 19.91.040 Applicability and exemptions.
- 19.91.050 Inclusionary requirements.
- 19.91.060 Relationship to density bonus provisions.
- 19.91.070 Housing in-lieu fees.
- 19.91.080 Alternative compliance.
- 19.91.090 Inclusionary unit development standards.
- 19.91.100 Inclusionary housing plan and affordability agreement.
- 19.91.110 Petition for waiver or reduction.
- 19.91.120 Administration and enforcement.
19.92 Public
Facilities Financing Plans PFFPS, Air Quality Improvement Plans, and Water Conservation Plans
Sections
- 19.92.010 Purpose/intent.
- 19.92.020 Definitions.
- 19.92.030 Requirements for public facilities financing plans (PFFP).
- 19.92.040 Threshold standards for external facilities and services.
- 19.92.050 Public facilities financing plan (PFFP) contents.
- 19.92.060 Public facilities financing plan (PFFP) preparation.
- 19.92.070 Public facilities financing plan (PFFP) review.
- 19.92.080 Public facilities financing plan (PFFP) implementation.
- 19.92.090 Public facilities finance plan (PFFP) amendment.
- 19.92.100 Exceptions and exclusions.
- 19.92.110 Extensions of prior approvals.
- 19.92.120 Obligation to pay fees or install facilities required by any other law.
- 19.92.130 Implementing procedures.
- 19.92.140 Council actions, fees, notice.
- 19.92.150 Facility master plans.
19.94 Marketing
Application, Lottery, and Waitlist Requirements for Affordable Rental Housing Projects
Sections
- 19.94.010 Purpose and intent.
- 19.94.020 General applicability.
- 19.94.030 Definitions.
- 19.94.040 Marketing and Management Plan review and approval.
- 19.94.050 Marketing to prospective tenants.
- 19.94.060 Application process.
- 19.94.070 Lottery and Waitlist.
- 19.94.080 Priority policy.
- 19.94.090 Fees.
- 19.94.100 Reasonable Accommodations.
- 19.94.110 Record retention.
- 19.94.120 Right to modify.
19.100 Urban
Agriculture Incentive Zone Program
Sections
- 19.100.010 Title.
- 19.100.020 Purpose.
- 19.100.030 Urban agriculture incentive zone established.
- 19.100.040 UAIZ contract required.
- 19.100.050 UAIZ property.
- 19.100.060 Agricultural uses.
- 19.100.070 County Assessor.
- 19.100.080 Agricultural use commencement and continuation for duration of UAIZ contract.
- 19.100.090 Pesticides and fertilizers – Restrictions.
- 19.100.100 Annual inspection for conformance.
- 19.100.110 Cancellation of a UAIZ contract with the City.
- 19.100.120 Fees.
- 19.100.130 Implementation date.
- 19.100.140 Limitation on entry of UAIZ contracts.
- 19.100.150 Additional requirements.